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We're back for another day of Ohio Economic Recovery Task Force testimony. Follow along with me here.
GOP Chairman Paul Zeltwanger begins by warning speakers not to refer to any other presenter/their comments.
As I wrote for the latest recap, Zeltwanger yesterday let conspiracy theories be freely shared, but he was quick to disallow any disagreement: https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2020/04/21/recovery-task-force-speakers-downplay-covid-19-present-conspiracy-theories/
As I wrote for the latest recap, Zeltwanger yesterday let conspiracy theories be freely shared, but he was quick to disallow any disagreement: https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2020/04/21/recovery-task-force-speakers-downplay-covid-19-present-conspiracy-theories/
First speaker today: Cleveland restaurateur Thomas 'Tony' George. He begins by complimenting Speaker Householder.
George is a major political donor. He's given $100K+ to GOP, and 35K+ to Democrats.
You know what that buys you? Access to speak directly to lawmakers.
George is a major political donor. He's given $100K+ to GOP, and 35K+ to Democrats.
You know what that buys you? Access to speak directly to lawmakers.
George is strongly advocating *against* @GovMikeDeWine's stated plan to 'gradually' reopen economy. George says we need a "full-fledged" reopening of the economy immediately.
Reminder, again, that he's a major donor. His word carries clout.
As normal, no word of health risks.
Reminder, again, that he's a major donor. His word carries clout.
As normal, no word of health risks.
WATCH: This is the message lawmakers are hearing from a major political donor/big business interest.
He then told lawmakers to carry this message to @GovMikeDeWine:
He then told lawmakers to carry this message to @GovMikeDeWine:
